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Breast Health Center
- How a team approach benefits you
- VCU Breast Imaging, part of the Massey multi-disciplinary approach
- Locations and contacts
- We want to answer your questions
- Q: What’s different about Massey’s Breast Health Center and why should I go there?
- Q: Who should come to the Breast Health Center?
- Q: How will the Breast Health Center help me?
- Q: How soon will I know the results of these tests?
- Q: Which specialists will I see?
- Q: Will I be able to decide which treatment I will have?
- Q: How can I get more information?
Massey’s Breast Health Center’s team of national leaders in breast health provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and other breast disorders.
You can see these specialists in one place at one time. By working together and pooling their expertise, our Breast Health Center doctors are able to make the best decisions and give you the most comprehensive advice and information.
How a team approach benefits you
At the Breast Health Center, you’ll find all the specialists you need in one convenient location. They work closely together, using the very latest methods for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and other breast disorders.
Services include:
- Multi-specialty consultation in one place at one time.
- Rapid diagnosis and evaluation for early detection of tumors.
- State-of-the-art treatment options.
- Innovative new treatment options, including sentinel node mapping and partial-breast radiation.
- Opportunity to enroll in clinical trials of new and promising treatments.
- Risk evaluation.
- Mammography, including digital mammography and breast MRI.
- Breast reconstruction.
- Evaluation for possible recurrence and the need for continued therapy.
- Physical and occupational therapy.
- Genetic counseling.
- Educational programs.
- Comprehensive library.
- Support groups.
VCU Breast Imaging, part of the Massey multi-disciplinary approach
As Richmond’s only breast imaging facility to earn the American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation, VCU Breast Imaging is part of an interdisciplinary team at Massey Cancer Center that includes pathologists, surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, nurses and geneticists — all with specialty training in breast cancer.
Locations and contacts
The Breast Health Center is located at Massey’s Flagship location just off Exit 74C of I-95. Free valet parking is available because your time is very important to us.
Massey Cancer Center at Stony Point offers most of the same award-winning breast health services, physicians and technology available at our downtown location.
Anyone can make an appointment at the VCU Massey Cancer Center. You can make one for yourself or for a family member. Or your physician can make an appointment for you. Please call (804) 828-5116, or toll-free (877) 4-MASSEY, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
We want to answer your questions
The Breast Health Center team believes in patient involvement. We encourage you to ask any and all questions you may have. Here are some of the questions we hear most frequently:
Q: What’s different about Massey’s Breast Health Center and why should I go there?
A: The Breast Health Center is the only comprehensive diagnostic and treatment center for breast cancer and other breast disorders in the Richmond area. It is staffed by leading specialists who also conduct research that leads to improved treatments for breast cancer. Such treatments are available only at major academic medical centers. You also will find it convenient to see a group of specialists in one place at one time. By pooling their expertise and working together, Breast Health Center doctors can make the best decisions regarding diagnosis and treatment and give you the most comprehensive advice and information.
Q: Who should come to the Breast Health Center?
A: Patients with a suspected or diagnosed breast tumor or other breast disease may come for evaluation and treatment. Others may come because they are at high risk for breast cancer. Consultation and referral services are available for physicians and patients. Many patients come to the center for a second opinion. Since we are on the leading edge in diagnosis and treatment, you will know that you have explored the best available options wherever you may decide to go for treatment.
Q: How will the Breast Health Center help me?
A: The doctors, nurses and therapists will examine you for possible disease, using the latest diagnostic techniques.
Q: How soon will I know the results of these tests?
A: In many cases, results are available during your visit. If not, a physician or nurse will call you as soon as results are available and explain their meaning to you.
Q: Which specialists will I see?
A: You may see a medical oncologist, a surgical oncologist and/or a radiation oncologist. Our other specialists are available as needed.
Q: Will I be able to decide which treatment I will have?
A: Absolutely. If a treatment plan is necessary, all steps and options will be clearly explained to you. The doctors and nurses at the center will make sure you have all the information you need and help you make an informed decision.
Q: How can I get more information?
A: For additional information, to schedule an appointment, or if you have questions or would like to discuss your situation with the patient coordinator, you may call the center at (804) 828-5116.
